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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

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Tragic Tractor Accident Claims Life of 15-Year-Old Norman Eshelman

Norman E. Eshelman 15, of Clymer, died at 9:15 PM in Corry after a tractor with a scraper slipped on West Pleasant Street, pinning him against timber. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Rudward Eshelman and survived by two brothers and three sisters. Burial in Hol Salid Cemetery after services at Clymer Methodist Church conducted by Rev Knapp.

Norman Eshelman Corry Hospital West Pleasant Street Clymer Uth Corry Ospital Pleasant Street Norman E. Eshelman Maple Avenue Clymer Rudward Eshelman Alvin West Pleasant Rest E. Bennett Jim R. Lawrence Davison Hat Lre Clymer Methodist Church Uhrex Tonk Kasper Cory Dora Shields Ripley Marc Tshelman Corry Donald Anna Tshelmyn Buddy Spitney Paner Moot’ Bundy I i Knapp Hol- Salid Cemetery

Devers Urges Universal Training Plan At Convention

Two high ranking army officers urged universal military training for the nation. General Jacob Devers said it would be the salvation of the nation, while Lt. Gen. J Lawton Collins warned defenses were weak and U S forces could be outnum bered if Europe troubles arose. English weaver Brigs hanged for wife murder after trial revealing a linked wartime confession.

Miami Fin Jacob Ty. Devers Reserve Officers Association J. Lawton’ Collins Army BOC Europe United States

Uprisings Continue Amid UN Palestine Inquiry

The United Nations Palestine committee travels through the region visiting Jeneho and Beth Haaravana near the Jordan River. A dynamite blast near a school causes no casualties as Arab leaders decline informal talks with UN Chair Emil Sandstroem, accusing the inquiry of bias.

Pras Jeneho Beth Haaravana Red Sea Jordan River Northern Beth Haarava Alfa

Global Briefs: Communists, Guam, Trieste in Focus

Across fronts June reports from Szep kingkai Manchuria and Canadian Communist activity, Truman seeks Guam Samoa governance, U N Security Council blocks Russia on Trieste, CID seizes counterfeiters in Berlin, and a UK France backed plan edges Russia in the council vote.

Lake Success United Nations Security Council Trieste France Russia Wie Council

French launch economy drive faces strikes and wage doubts

Paris reports a stringent save the franc tax plan to balance the budget as strikes bite the economy. The revenue bill would add about 140.0 billion francs to 1947 revenue, raising costs for bread, farm goods, rail transport, tobacco, gasoline, and postal rates. Automobile workers march on the national assembly demanding higher pay. police shielded the crowd at the palace after clashes near the Hsano Sulba plant.

Associated Press Paris Paull Ramadier National Assembly Phice du Pa‘tas Batihon

Police raid nets first arrest in slot machine case

City police moved yesterday to crack a gambling device operation in local businesses. James Chakalo pleaded guilty before Police Magistrate M S Cobbet to acting and operating a gambling device. He paid a $25 fine and police confiscated a miniature slot machine. Authorities promised further raids on Corry establishments, with reports of pinball and slot-like devices still in operation.

James Chakalo M.S. Cobbett Consola Glty John Planigai Recreation Alloys East Main Corry

Hunter sought in slaying of Emily Griffith and sister

A nationwide dragnet seeks Fred W Lundy 65 former Denver teacher linked to the killings of Emily Griffith 65 and her invalid sister Florence 67 found dead in a mountain cabin near Pinecliffe Cab The und ersheriff says Lundy aided in building and maintaining the cabin and was last seen there while questions remain about motive and circumstances of the double homicide.

Pinecliffe Cab Emily Griffith Denver Florence Edalf Donald Moore Boul~ier County Fred W. Lundy Lundy Griffitt

Boston Mayor Curley Ordered to Court in Mail Fraud Case

Attorneys for Mayor James M Curley were told to bring him to District Court in Boston next Thursday for committal after being sentenced to six to eighteen months. Curley is in Cohasset Mass hospital described as seriously ill with diabetes and hypotension. Doctors said he may recover and could be ready to leave within a week.

Washington James M. Curley Boston Senteice Shix Smpoli Cohasset Mass

Special Cory Board Meeting on 47-48 Budget Likely Monday

The Cory School District schedules a special meeting to discuss the 47-48 budget amid state action on teacher pay and a possible two mill property tax hike. The preliminary budget, the district's largest ever, totals about 9250 526 with teacher instruction at 165 810, pending legislative interpretation and bill provisions.

Cory Board Corry Harrisburg Valgus Providens Brent Dud Abel

NLRB to Hold Yes-No Election at Raymond Mfg Co

The Pittsburgh NLRB office announced a Friday secret ballot election to decide if workers at Raymond Mfg Co will be represented for collective bargaining. Balloting runs 1 to 5 30 p m in the factory conference room with observers designated by the company and union. Eligible voters include payroll workers through June, production staff, watermen and inspectors. The UAW says the election aims to challenge organizing efforts by CLO and related groups.

Taw-Cto Raymond Mfg. Co Pmpleves Pittsburgh National Labor Relations Board NRLB Raymond Iummer Nig Intefiance Gillcisis UAW

Martin Not Candidate for President in Wisconsin Poll

Senator Martin of Pennsylvania asked the Wisconsin State Republican Committee to remove his name from the presidential ballot list for a secret poll. He stated he has no aspiration for the presidency and requested removal from consideration as delegates prepare to vote.

Washington Martin Wisconsin Mathison Thomas Coleman State Committee

Truman vetoes Taft Hartley bill amid override push

President Truman vetoed the Taft Hartley Labor Control Bill calling it dangerous to democracy and unions. The House prepared a quick vote to override, needing a two thirds majority, with debate centering on federal court powers, union anti-closed shop provisions, and penalties for mass picketing and unfair labor practices.

Washington Truman Truvman Legisation

British Labor Seeks Soviet Reply On European Recovery Plan

Bevin urges proceeding with European economic recovery despite awaiting Soviet response. London reports say Britain and France likely to push ahead with Marshall Plan ideas, with or without Soviet participation. Bevin vows cooperation effort and stresses unity in Parliament.

Associated Pres London Shine Emesy Bevin Lowi Dye Marshalls Brook Nise Toreign Moscow Magerly Russia Soviet Union House of Commons Wight Europe Britain France George C. Marshall Marshall Harvard University Widea

High Court Dissent Tally Under Vinson Marks Term

Washington June 20 The Supreme Court under Chief Justice Vinson closes a term with 194 dissenting votes, 35 more than last term, and 45 unanimous opinions. Justices Black and Jackson lead in heated exchanges while Vinson’s moderating influence curbs personal attacks among colleagues.

Vinson Black Jackson la Mice Alown Borg Opin Dona Hs Court Shistice Burton Tustice Prowtfurter

Greece Signs Agreement For Receiving Aid

In Washington Greece accepted a five year aid package totaling 900 million dollars under a U S program. Ambassador Lindon MacVeagh and Foreign Minister Conelandine discussed public use of the funds and Greece’s plan to focus on economic, banking, industrial, and governmental veteran programs. The agreement stresses Greek recovery while the United States aims to limit military buildup and use of the aid for specific economic reforms.

Washington Juna United States Uric Athens Grek Economia Bhanekil Industria Wasote Giweks Wwe Kindlvatiee

Farley recalls Roosevelt favoring Ickes in 1938 campaign

Associated Press reports former Democratic chairman James Farley recounts that President Roosevelt preferred Harold Ickes over Henry Wallace for 1938, noting Roosevelt said Ickes was a fighter. Farley adds Roosevelt wanted Wallace for governor of New York in 1938 to build 1940 background, and that Ickes stayed interior secretary while Farley quit as postmaster general and party chairman in 1938.

Henry Wallace Farley Washington Roosevelt Harold Irkes James A. Purley Feney Iakes Henry Democratic Co Collier's Warley New York Wallace Ickes Parley Calinet Tekes

Waterhouse Civil Case in Warren County Court

The case of W W Waterhouse against Ferry W Roberts and FA Sunder of Ohio was recessed at noon and later charged to the jury by Judge Allison Wade. The defendants allegedly breached representations in selling 95 heifers and one bull to Waterhouse in 1943, claiming weight and health that were disputed, leading to a foreign attachment to recover losses.

W. W. Waterhouse Ferry W. Roberts FA. Sunder Ohio Allison Wade Warren County Mrr. Waterhouse

Army jet plane regains world speed record

The F80-R jet plane, piloted by Col. Alber Body of Asheville, N C, set a new U S speed record at 24 8 miles per hour over a 1 66 mile course near Muroc Army Airfield California. The descent over Mojave desert marked the United States move into top speed position despite earlier record attempts by other nations.

Associated Press MURCO Calli Maolaye Muroc Army Alber Ashe—ville N.C United States Fe Brildah Col Nya Ty Ohier Flightest Alp Burch Aly Materiel Wileit Field Ohio

Duff Urged to Veto Labor Bill in Harrisburg

Harrisburg June 2 The APL Pennsylvania Federation of Labor urged Gov James L Duff to veto a package of labor bills claiming they would harm workers They cited measures restricting strikes banning secondary boycotts equal pay for women benefits limits on unemployment and employer contributions and pledged to meet the governor next week to press their case The opposing bills would curb strikes curb jurisdictional disputes and require unions to file annual financial statements while reducing unemployment fund contributions and extending benefits to 40 weeks President Truman to visit Brazil June 2n Truman accepted an invitation to visit Brazil with Brazilian officials announcing the White House schedule for the trip

Associated Press Harrisburg Apl-Pennsylvania Federation of Labor Jamey FL Dufffy James L. McDevitt Ecu State Secretary of Labor and Industry

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